China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear serious implications for China and countries around the world.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
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Joe Kennedy Treads Careful Path as U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland
With a mandate to drum up American investment but avoid the many political pitfalls, Joe Kennedy III will need to tread carefully in Belfast.
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‘Zero Covid’ Behind It, China’s Economy Starts to Recover
The economy grew 4.5 percent in the first three months of the year, a pickup from the end of 2022, when the relaxation of pandemic prevention measures led to a wave of illness.
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In Pakistan, Economic Crisis Mutes Ramadan Celebrations
Rampant inflation, damaged crops and the war in Ukraine have sent food prices soaring during the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.
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Ahead of Elections, Turkish Opposition Leader Takes on Erdogan’s Legacy
Ahead of next month’s elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu has pledged to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s legacy with a focus on tackling inflation and strengthening democracy.